THE Dental Council of Guyana has warned persons operating unregistered dental clinics without the permission of the council, pointing out that the practice is illegal and can result in a fine and imprisonment.

In a public notice, Dental Council Chairman Dr. Meer Khan said the council has received several worrying reports.

“The council wishes to advise Guyanese that when you visit a dental clinic, please insist that you are shown a current registration for the dentist,” said Khan.

He said the registration must be issued by the Dental Council of Guyana.

The council also urged persons to be observant, because the certificate should be in a place of prominence, mounted on the wall of the clinic.

In addition, dental technicians, dentexes (dental nurses) and medexes are not authorised to open private dental clinics.

The council is yet to confirm if anyone was confronted or sanctioned for operating illegally, but reminds those operating illegally to cease operations until they comply with the law.